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I must admit, as well as looking pretty damn good, they do look quite small and light, and a bit less bulky to cart about. They also sound great, from Scott's (and others) videos I've seen. They sound like they certainly don't lack any "heft" ... unlike the Musicmaster I owned back in the day... I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it, when it arrives now
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As you say, it's a more complex thing than just finding the "right" bass..... I mean, there are ones in pretty colours too.... and fretless ones, and medium scale ones, and upright ones.... and.....
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I've not tried a Chowny either Frank. But I must admit, they do look great. And besides, if they're good enough for Scott Whitely....... Don't forget to post piccies when it arrives....now you just need to nurture your patience BTW. There is no cure for GAS... it might be abated for a while - but it's just dormant, and will strike again.....
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Ever since I missed out on a Fiesta Red Limelight P, with J width neck - I've been kicking myself However, I recently became a convert to the P/J arrangement of pickups.... So I decided to order my very own Fiesta Red P/J from Mark, having reached a milestone in work This bass is absolutely amazing in every way. I've not played a pre-cbs Fender, but I imagine this is how they would feel and sound Very very pleased with my present to myself. Pics courtesy of Mark at Limelight EDIT: PS. Hutton... they are worth the wait
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Ah, you beat me to it Mikkoantt...... I tried that bass, and loved it. Unfortunately for me, I was waiting to sell another bass first.... Ever since I played that bass of yours, I was convinced that one day I'd have a Fiesta Red Limelight P Your bass is amazing, and you are right to decide you'll never sell it uzzel: discreet beat me to it - I was just going to post a link to Mark's website I emailed him through that website, and he was really easy to deal with - also, they've got some fab collectible basses on there too (another thing to mention, he sometimes does part-ex as well....)
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Yes, they're over £2k now. I've seen them for £2,200 in shops near me Really nice tobacco sunburst colour on your bass dr largepants Stunning colour that
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Nah, once a bass addict.....
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Well, of course it will make you a better player ..... but only if you keep looking at other basses as well.....
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Not heard of a Japanese Auction before... interesting Although if I was up till that time in the morning and bidding - I wouldn't then be able to "switch off" and then go to bed Really nice looking basis for a great instrument you have there. Japan built 70's lawsuit era basses can be fantastic quality. Aria seemed to be producing some superb instruments around that time
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No worries Dave, I keep telling people how good these basses are. Some players are put off by Roadworn / Reliced instruments. I wasn't particularly a fan of such finishes myself, initially However, after I played one for the 1st time (my old RW Jazz, which I wish I still had) I was instantly amazed at just how good these are.... They not only look the part, they feel right and sound great - I don't know how Fender do it, I must say - but they really feel like old instruments I'm not sure what the weight is, but my RW Precision feels really lightweight too - it's so comfortable. I recently got myself a Limelight, the intention being, to possibly get another RW Jazz (which I miss so much) and sell my RW Precision But I can't bring myself to let it go! lol
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Lovely basses, the Fender Roadworn range. Honestly, they are superb build quality, and feel as though they've been around for years GLWTS
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**SOLD** Custom EUB - Elec Upright - £250
Marc S replied to CalDeep's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
That does look great As TPJ asks.... is this a standard 3/4 scale bass? also, do you know the weight? -
SOLD. Extremely rare 1990 USA Fender Jazz Plus bass.
Marc S replied to vinorange's topic in Basses For Sale
I'll echo what Mudpup says.... Not seen one like this before Nice, very nice -
I carry my amp head in an old laptop bag, which someone was throwing out. It's a fairly sturdy bag Plenty of room for my TC Electronic 550 head. But there's lots of room for a mains lead, couple of Speakon cables and couple of Jack leads Also has pockets for set-lists or notes and plenty of room left over for odds & ends like a tuner etc The main thing is it provides good protection for the amp head, I can sling it over my shoulder on its' strap..... and it was FREE!
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"Sorry, you cannot add any more reactions today." - yes I can.... I'm frowning at my screen now
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SOLD --- Limelight Precision Bass w Gator hard case
Marc S replied to foxyFuze's topic in Basses For Sale
Limelight basses are indeed fine instruments. Top quality stuff I just recently took delivery of my new Limelight, or I might be tempted with this, as I fancy a JJ Burnel style Precision Lovely - I'd keep it, if I were you, but GLWTS if that's what you've decided -
Hi, I think you need to move this to the "EUB & Double Basses For Sale" section.... Nice bass BTW. I had the 4 string version - best sounding EUB's ever -
Ooooo, what have you ordered? Tell me, tell me, tell me.......
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Yes indeed Lewis. But be warned.... you'll be emailing Mark with your specifications before you even get out of my place
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Can't believe this fab bass is still here Thought someone would have snapped it up by now Have a free bump, purely because this is such an awesome instrument
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Cheers for the comments guys I really am enjoying my new bass. I haven't gigged it yet But I'm really well pleased with the sound & tone from this lovely bass Having played with 3 Limelights previously, I was prepared for it to be an obviously well put-together, quality bass and I expected it to sound good - but it does sound fab... even better than I expected.... I wonder how much of that is down to the pickups, and how much is down to the quality & type of woods used? It's just such a warm, vintage tone - and the added bite of the bridge pickup just takes it to another level I'm really pleased with the pale, faded tint too. I had asked Mark for a more slightly faded Red, and he's delivered Looking again at it closely last night, the detail and cracks / ageing of the paint and neck varnish are just spot on too Well pleased with my new bass
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Yes, depending on the PA of course. I was also wondering, whether in smaller venues (with smaller PA's) whether it could work the other way around? Perhaps with the low bass into a 1x15 cab, and the higher bass frequencies going into the house PA? Of course, that 1x15 cab would probably be the heavier option then.... Be interesting to experiment with doing this sort of stuff though, or from other Rick owners who've tried this sort of thing
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Start-up bands, how long does it take to start gigging?
Marc S replied to thebrig's topic in General Discussion
Joining an already established covers band is usually the better option. When you do this, as the new member, the pressure is then usually immediately on you, to learn the songs and get up to speed - so they can get back out there gigging Start up bands frequently implode, either before the first gig or shortly afterwards..... That said, established cover bands can do the same thing too - either way, it's just luck of the draw I'm afraid. If you want to stick with your guitarist pal (and I think I would, as he seems to be as committed as yourself) then you've got the task of finding a band who need a bass player and guitarist But stick at it, keep jamming with your guitarist pal - because that'll make you both tighter in the long run Best of luck with your search -
Hi Spikey, and welcome to BC I've only ever played either my former Rick or my current Shaftesbury clone in Stereo mode at home... and that wasn't via a proper splitter - just using a stereo lead It did sound nice at home, but I didn't fancy carting two rigs around. (Mind you, these days I often carry a tiny spare head!) Could you think about taking one amp rig, and maybe putting the second signal into a PA? - perhaps via a D.I. or pre-amp pedal? Let us know how you get on with your live stereo experiments
